A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Erskine College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
13%
|
There are 105% more male students than female students enrolled at Erskine College with a gender ratio of 67% men to 33% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Erskine College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
67%
|
| Women |
33%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
643
|
| Women |
313
|
Erskine College serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
12%
|
40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217998 IPEDS survey data for Erskine College.
Last updated February 24, 2024